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VCID No. 954837MedCareers Ref. 492670This is a Sessional appointment for five (5) years at 16 hours/4 sessions per fortnight (0.2 FTE), with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.Position Profile: We are seeking an experienced, passionate and friendly individual to join our multidisciplinary team as a Consultant - Paediatric - Orthodontics.As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist medical/surgical services to patients while promoting patient quality and safety and providing leadership, training, supervision, and education, where relevant, for doctors in training and other health workers in collaboration with other Consultants and the Clinical Director/Head of Department.About Perth Childrens Hospital (PCH): Perth Childrens Hospital is Western Australia''s specialist paediatric hospital and trauma centre, with 298 beds. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, PCH offers primary care for severe medical cases and secondary services such as inpatient, outpatient, and day-stay care. Our purpose-built facility incorporates the latest evidence-based design principles to deliver optimal care to the community. Explore our services on the PCH About Us page for more information.These services are provided in the community across the Perth metropolitan area at community health centres, in schools, home visits, and through telehealth appointments. Services focus on child health, growth and development, behaviour, immunisation, and supporting families.The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the States only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS is made up of four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Childrens Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.Eligibility to apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form available on our website.For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr. John Winters, Head of Department Dental on 08 6456 2222.Application Instructions: Applicants MUST apply online via MedCareers - Reference Number 492670. (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants).Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:a statement addressing the selection criteriaa covering letter outlining your suitability for this positiona current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact: medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au.Child and Adolescent Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process, you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.Conditions:WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicants integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disabilities to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on 19th March 2025 will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr